Tag: Langston Hughes

For whatever reason, I just felt like reading some more poetry by Hughes and I was delightfully surprised this morning. I'm nearing the conclusion of my story so I stopped to think about what this all means. Like what does being a god have to do with this? Just in case you didn't know, a… Continue reading Hughes Blues Part Five→

It's been a weird couple of weeks. And on today, the day that I have finally resolved to be the day that I get back to work on my novel for real, I'd rather not leave you with some short, half-assed update. Instead, in the spirit of looking back to reacquaint myself with Hai, I… Continue reading Hughes Blues Part Four→

Here's some more poetry from my man Langston Hughes. Every once in a while, I pick up his poem collection and I just feel inspired by his writing style. Here's a couple more that I really enjoy. Love Love is a wild wonder And stars that sing, Rocks that burst asunder And mountains that take… Continue reading Hughes Blues Part Three→

Weird day. But, ya know, Langston Hughes always makes me feel good. Or better at least. Too Blue I got those sad old weary blues. I don't know where to turn. I don't know where to go. Nobody cares about you When you sink so low. What shall I do? What shall I say? Shall… Continue reading Hughes Blues Part Two→

Unsurprisingly, I don't dream, or rather remember my dreams, enough to consistently write dream poems. But since I'm in poetry kick at the moment, I guess I'll share a few of Langston Hughes poems with a dream theme. These always got me thinking my dreams and aspirations in life and helped me see them through… Continue reading Hughes Blues→